Founded in 1991, United Policyholders (UP) is an advocate and resource for disaster victims and insurance consumers across the United States. Thanks to funding provided by the community foundation’s Boulder County Wildfire Fund, UP has helped to guide Marshall Fire...
After serving as the community foundation’s Chief Development Officer for a year and a half, Trisha McKean has departed to make her return to the University of Colorado. As she steps away, Director of Development Helen Gemmill will step in as Interim Vice President of...
Laurie Hathorn has been involved with Community Foundation Boulder County since 2016, as a donor, volunteer, Legacy Society member, and overall extraordinary individual who cares deeply about the community. At the community foundation, she serves on the...
Maureen and Jorge Espinoza have been friends of the community foundation and the wider community for many years. Between serving on Community Trust grant review committees, being a key partner in forming the Women’s Philanthropy Group, launching the WPG’s first...
Community Foundation Boulder County recently hosted a webinar on our Community Trust and Equity Funds grantmaking process. The webinar included a short presentation and Q&A with the community foundation's CEO Tatiana Hernandez, our Vice President of Programs Sarah...
Carol and George Solich, of Denver, took tragedy to community impact. The Jeff Sands Memorial Blue Skies Fund was established in 2003 in memory of Jeff Sands to honor his legacy and many accomplishments in the skydiving business in Longmont. The mission of the Fund is...
Can you tell us about yourself?Greetings from a Californian who took a detour through the skyscraper canyons of New York City to finally settle in Colorado. Why the move? Well, I missed having mountains in my backyard – a skyline just doesn't cut it. I also decided to...
Leadership Fellows Graduates Go on to Positively Impact Their Communities After learning about the critical issues facing our community in Leadership Fellows Boulder County, Maye Cordero and Eliberto Mendoza have gone on to engage in meaningful work and...
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I am a proud 5th generation Colorado Native and lived in Boulder County for 23 years. A majority of my career has been devoted to the non-profit community working in the space of higher education and environment...
Dee Andrews has been a friend of the community foundation for many years. In addition to her time serving on both the staff and the board, she is a longtime donor. Her insights into the evolution of the foundation are especially keen, given the varied roles she has...
2023 Nino Gallo Leadership Award Announced Community Foundation Boulder County is excited to announce the 2023 Nino Gallo Leadership Award Recipient, Ana Fernandez Frank. Community Foundation Boulder County created the Nino Gallo...
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I moved to Colorado from Houston, Texas in 2007 and have lived in Denver, Boulder, Lafayette, and now Longmont. In 2014 I planted roots in Longmont, after getting married to a Boulder native, and having a daughter, who...
Atiya HasanSince freshman year of high school, Atiya Hasan has been engaged with Community Foundation Boulder County. Raised in Boulder County, Atiya has learned about philanthropy and community engagement through three unique community foundation opportunities: 15...
Sophie and Jack Walker have been long time supporters, partners, and friends of Community Foundation Boulder County. They truly want to make a difference in so many people’s lives, and people are often drawn to them for their caring and compassionate ways. Sophie and...
2023 Stan Black Award Announced Community Foundation Boulder County is excited to announce the 2023 Stan Black award recipient, Carol Grever. The Stan Black award honors someone who has shown a lifetime commitment to offering their time,...
Community Foundation Boulder County’s 15 Forever Program Selects Two Grantees I Have a Dream Foundation and Natural Highs Receive Grants to Support Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health Initiatives for Boulder County Youth The 15...
Bryan Biesterfeld has been a longtime friend of the community foundation, serving as a Board Member from 2007-20012, and Board Chair from 2011-2013. He has helped the foundation with many of its most important and complex transactions. Bryan remains a loyal and...
Grant Portal Community Foundation Boulder County transitioned to new grantmaking software in 2023. Before starting your application• Please review the RFP and eligibility requirements.• New applicants will need to create a...
Ann Cooper is a longtime friend of Community Foundation Boulder County. She has been a realtor in Boulder since 1997, and served on the board of the foundation from 2001 to 2004. She is also a fundholder and the founder of the BIPOC Women’s Fund at the community...
The Stan Black Award is sponsored by Community Foundation Boulder County in partnership with the law firm of Hutchinson Black & Cook, LLC where Stan Black practiced for 45 years. DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORMSince 1998, the Stan Black Award has been given annually...